If the Obama administration's attack on Fox News was designed to diminish the cable network's influence, the White House has failed miserably.
In fact, since Anita Dunn's now infamous appearance on CNN's "Reliable Sources" when she claimed Fox isn't a real news network, the cabler has seen HUGE gains in overall viewing AND in the important demographic aged 25 to 54.
So reported the Business Insider Wednesday (h/t Hot Air):
If this is Obama's effectiveness attacking a cable network, we should all be concerned about his ability to protect our nation from REAL enemies.Here's a chart comparing network ratings from the period 9/28/2009-10/11/09, which is when Anita Dunn slammed the network, and the two weeks after that ("post feud"). The numbers on the bottom right of this chart show the sequential gain for all demos (+9%( and the 25-54 year old demo (+14%).
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unbelievable
October 26, 2009 - 23:10 ET by Candance MooreHe's afraid of Fox News and, in the process of avoiding them, manages to make them even wealthier.
But he's going to intimidate Vladimir Putin.
If Obama Had.....
October 27, 2009 - 07:03 ET by GeneralAlIf Obama had any brains, he would do like Hillary and talk with FOX. As much as I detest Hillary, she was honest enough to admit that she was given a fair shake by FOX. Perhaps thats why Obama has a bug in his butt! If wasn't for FOX, Hillary would have been demolished and he could have appointed Comrade Ayers as Secretary of State!
White House attacks Fox News, Ratings Soar at Fox News
October 26, 2009 - 23:22 ET by JimcinscAs Larry the Cable Guy would say, that's just funny. I don't care who you are.
Thugs out of control
October 26, 2009 - 23:22 ET by ptsonThe white house has been taken over by a bunch of Chicago THUGS who can't shoot straight. (no pun intended, regarding the former balerina, czars et al.) They abuse and ignore the U.S. Constitution and behave as you would expect of the mobsters, thieves, tax cheats and liars, that they are. Ideaology trumps everything from common sense to the U.S. National interest, to the ecomomy and best interests of the people. All except political favors and GRAND THEFT. So it is no suprise that stupidity is a common, daily event in this administration. Among the many who should resign in shame is the wh director of communication, the Maoist leading this latest offensive behavior.
Children with power
October 26, 2009 - 23:31 ET by dark_dsthey are just Children with a lot of power
_______ Him and the Unicorn he rode in on
Who's next?
October 26, 2009 - 23:33 ET by TexndocI note a trend here. First El Rushbo, then Glenn Beck, then Fox News. Word I hear is CNN is now brainstorming how to pick a fight with Obambi.
Don't forget Hannity
October 27, 2009 - 09:41 ET by Sestren_NKDon't forget how Obama himself thought one of his fans would "tear him up".
One Word:
October 26, 2009 - 23:38 ET by miss911ninjaSCORE!
one more word........
October 27, 2009 - 02:48 ET by konoD'oh!!
(edit: oops -- looks like Eugenia beat me to it....)
Fox ratings
October 26, 2009 - 23:56 ET by Patrick MichaelThe news regarding Fox's soaring ratings can hardly be called news. What has been even more amusing than the war with Fox is the "I am really nice tour" with David Axelrod. Michelle Malkin does a much better job of lambasting Axelrod than I could ever hope to, but "Astro Turf"" Axelrod going on the Sunday Saturation tour and trying to convince us that Fox is evil, but that he is sweetness and light??? Too Funny!!Stay Free!!!
Axelrod
October 27, 2009 - 09:37 ET by misterbee241True story - when I was a kid I knew a guy who had a basset hound named Axelrod. That's as far as I'll go with this.
"I dont need to read a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber."
Walter Brennan, The Colonel, Meet John Doe, 1941
Self inflicted wounds
October 27, 2009 - 00:04 ET by Cho Yi FanNever trust a man who wears women's jeans and throws a baseball like a girl-a reference to Obama at this years baseball all star game. For that man is bound to be thin skinned,narcissistic and vindictive.The logical strategy for the Obama and his crew would have been to play ball with Fox while ignoring their criticisms.If he had done that many would have never gone to Fox to see what the stink was about. From the recent stats it appears that many went to Fox and liked what they saw. If Obama and his minions had thought things through they would have realized that if there is no fire then there will be no spectators watching.
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have".
Thomas Jefferson
throws a baseball like a
October 27, 2009 - 04:04 ET by Dan The Man 2throws a baseball like a girl-a reference to Obama at this years baseball all star game
Hate to come to Duh Vain One's defense but its a long way from pitchers mound to the batters box in the majors. And I doubt many could actually throw a good pitch without a lot of practice. So Duh Vain One should have practiced.
Dan, you obviously haven't
October 27, 2009 - 04:46 ET by kangarooDan, you obviously haven't had your coffee yet. :)
66' 6"
October 27, 2009 - 06:18 ET by KC BeachGW trhew a perfect strike, while wearing a flack jacket, shortly after 9/11 at a Yankee's game. Doubt he spent much time practicing or warming up.
Dan, please rewatch the videos
October 27, 2009 - 07:03 ET by mom_roxDan, we're not talking about the distance of the throw, we're talking about the throwing style. Watch the arm slot of George Bush - how far back he takes his throwing arm, compared to how far back Obama takes his. Also, note how Bush holds his front arm toward home plate for balance; Obama kept his front arm closer to his chest.
My softball experience is limited to lower-level recreational women's and co-ed softball. None of the guys I played with or against threw like Obama, but a few of the women did.
~~save your tea, dump congress~~
Obama's Unnatural Act
October 27, 2009 - 10:25 ET by miss911ninjaI perceive Obama as very effeminate, with or without the mom jeans. I think he's aware of it and is trying to compensate for it with that "swagger" we see when he crosses the White House lawn. It looks as if he's trying hard to appear like a manly alpha male. It seems unnatural.
Ninja...."alpha male"
October 27, 2009 - 11:02 ET by BlondeSpot on comment.
For another non-natural alpha male moment, go back to the 2nd debate of George Bush vs. Al Gore....remember that one? Al all duded up in his dark brown suit (IIRC)...."invading" George Bush's personal space, walking around and crowding him? It was positively creepy.
I hope he fails, too.
Blonde~
October 27, 2009 - 11:48 ET by Georgia GirlI distinctly remember that. You're right -- creepy.
"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings" ~Dorothy Thompson, writer ("First Lady of American Journalism")
Sweating It
October 27, 2009 - 12:51 ET by miss911ninjaI do remember Gore's behavior, and wasn't he perspiring heavily, too? He was so uncomfortable, while Bush was so composed.
Found it....the alpha male crowding maneuver
October 27, 2009 - 14:07 ET by BlondeGore is sooooo creepy.
I hope he fails, too.
→ Thank you, Blonde
October 27, 2009 - 14:12 ET by Cool ArrowHe's just so manly, isn't he?
That scene still cracks me up.
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Alpha Male Coach
October 27, 2009 - 14:37 ET by miss911ninjaIt was fun watching how Bush turned to Gore and gave him that curt head-nod without backing away in the slightest. He totally stood his ground, and Gore was left standing there like a fool. Maybe he misunderstood the instructions of his alpha male coach. He really did have one! I think her name was Naomi Wolf.
Alpha Male Coach
October 27, 2009 - 14:47 ET by BlondeWhat an apt name for an alpha male coach, LOL.
Here's a little bit of liberal drivel concerning said image making (it's pretty funny in hindsight):
I hope he fails, too.
Upstanding Al
October 27, 2009 - 17:08 ET by miss911ninjaGood article! A refresher course on Al's upstanding ways! His history of behaving honorably and putting his money where his mouth is goes way back, doesn't it?
If he weren't so fat
October 27, 2009 - 17:29 ET by Blonde....and we dressed him up in a green suit (ha ha)....he'd make a mighty fine chamelion.
I hope he fails, too.
Unnatural act---
October 27, 2009 - 14:19 ET by matthewdeanmiss911ninja:
The Obama marriage contains a manly alpha male, in Michael, I mean Michelle.
Therefore, if the posprez appears effeminate----
MD
"I may not agree with what your bumper sticker says, but I will defend to the death your right to stick it." (Unknown)
What Comes Between POTUS and His Mom Jeans?
October 27, 2009 - 17:13 ET by miss911ninjaFLOTUS wears the pants and POTUS wears Pull-Ups.
Somebody ought to teach him
October 27, 2009 - 09:51 ET by misterbee241Somebody ought to teach him how to throw a salute too. Even Clinton had an officer come in to teach Clinton how. All Obama needs is a cheap gold braided uniform then he'd look just like Ka-daffy when he does throw a salute.
"I dont need to read a newspaper to know the world's been shaved by a drunken barber."
Walter Brennan, The Colonel, Meet John Doe, 1941
misterbee...
October 27, 2009 - 09:56 ET by Georgia GirlYES. I'm sorry, but it's a lazy salute. It's a significant non-verbal, if you ask me. *_*
"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings" ~Dorothy Thompson, writer ("First Lady of American Journalism")
Clinton Silent
October 27, 2009 - 00:58 ET by beanervtHow come slick willy didn't advise bambi on the futility of taking on FOX? Didn't he try to undermind them as well, and failed? Maybe he wants bambi hurt for the hillsters run on 2012 would be my guess..
The ElRushbo curse has stuck to him like white got on rice
October 27, 2009 - 01:01 ET by RD KingI hope he fails!!!
Failure hussien mm mm mmm. Now if we could just get rid of him for good.
Oblunder v. FOX
October 27, 2009 - 01:17 ET by Forest for the TreesMy ol' Pappy always told me, "Never start a battle of wits half prepared". Nuff said.
...
October 27, 2009 - 01:25 ET by EugeniaD'oh!!
"When people stop believing in God, they don't believe in nothing -- they believe in anything."
-- GK Chesterton
It's kinda funny in commi way
October 27, 2009 - 01:26 ET by ThoreauThis has actually helped me in real life. When you hear people parroting what Obama says, like they actually believe that Jews are really rats in human form- you know how completely stupid people can be.
It's like a moron enema for the working class. "This news station isn't a news station. We'll just ban them." Yet another polarizing layer that sets the stage for when the real revolution comes.
Nice job Obama. May you reap all your communist rewards.
Gotta love the American
October 27, 2009 - 01:41 ET by AlanaGotta love the American people.
Freedom of Speech
October 27, 2009 - 01:45 ET by joseacolonHow to take over the world (remember Pinky and the Brain?)
1. Control the media (haven't control Fox)
2. Destroy the economy (done)
3. Promote discontent (in process)
4. Disarm the citizenry (constantly trying)
5. Demonize the private sector (doing it)
6. Declare a crisis and establish martial law (H1N1 anyone?)
Pinky : What are we gonna
October 27, 2009 - 04:06 ET by Dan The Man 2Pinky : What are we gonna do today Brain?
Brain : Why we are going to take over teh world Pinky.
Pinky : Snarff, snort ... bamphh.
RE Children With Power
October 27, 2009 - 06:11 ET by topdog729I find it ironic that you wrote that....I just finished watching a vid where the dems went to a health reform meeting and started singing about health care to the tune of Tomorrow from Annie........And yet they always claim that we are the ones paid.
No doubt these people are pro singers
check this out
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#33456098
Congratulations Fox; bambi,
October 27, 2009 - 06:24 ET by jdhawkCongratulations Fox; bambi, the first stupid liberal - not so much . .
Fox is the only TV news I watch. With few exceptions like Dobbs, the rest are liberal propagandists.
Must be doing something right
October 27, 2009 - 06:59 ET by holeinthehullHoleinthehull
President blast Fox News as irrelevant and immediately Fox is even more successful than ever before. Just goes to show the Dems if you do what is right by the people you will succeed. Go against them and you might as well stick your head between your legs and kiss your ass good bye.
Sent to the WH...
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Thank you, thank you, Mr. Obama. Now more and more people are getting the
actual truth about this socialist criminal organization you call an
administration (and they don’t like it one bit).
And please keep sending out the troops (Dunn, Axelrod, Emmanuel, etc.) to continue their ignorant, wide-eyed
attacks against FOX News. The more
viewers the merrier!
One 'trash 'em strategy worked
October 27, 2009 - 07:22 ET by Dim BulbOnly one of the White House's "trash 'Em strategies has worked:
They trashed Joe Wilson and his campaign chest swelled.
They trashed Fox News and its ratings and revenue soared,
They trashed the Chamber of Commerce and the results of its fund raising effort has improved .
They trashed the dollar and its still trash.
I guess Obama’s unique Midas Touch isn’t 100 percent reliable.
→ Dim Bulb
October 27, 2009 - 07:35 ET by Cool ArrowOK, so what you're saying is he's responsible for his enemies profiting from his attacks, so he does what a 3yr old would do.
He trashes the profits his enemies realize. It's the "If I can't have it, nobody can have it" approach.
Brilliant!
LYDSEXICS UNTIE!
Still controlling the "what gets out"?
October 27, 2009 - 07:58 ET by CrashFOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS
We need a picture of Obama in a rickety old jalopy posing as FDR. Where are his cheerleaders when he really needs 'em?
FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS FOX NEWS
Ted Turner,
October 27, 2009 - 08:00 ET by client8the "esteemed" CNN founder, tried to marginalize Fox too. I think he threatened to "squash Fox like a bug." Didn't exactly turn out as he planned.
ob
October 27, 2009 - 08:47 ET by jessieHobama is all talk and no action. I'm tired of seeing him on every channel, every day, talking down someone or something, just to hear his own voice.
What did they expect?
October 27, 2009 - 09:47 ET by Georgia GirlWell, the result of the temper tantrum by the WH folks was predictable. Most of us could figure that out; that those "in charge" could not indicates why many of us can't wait for 2010 and 2012.
And as for the "they did this to distract from healthcare" possibility...that isn't working either. Like we can't keep track of more than one thing at a time -- pleeeeeese. That kind of tactic is about as effective as coming out on camera, pointing and yelling: "Look! A squirrel!'
Nutty.
"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth, the persistent refusal to analyze the causes of happenings" ~Dorothy Thompson, writer ("First Lady of American Journalism")
*reads the headline*
October 27, 2009 - 09:43 ET by Sestren_NKTo quote a line from a Star Wars Rifftrax: "Oh my gosh, you can almost hear the 'wah wah wah wah waaaaaah'."
The Real Story on CNN
October 27, 2009 - 11:48 ET by slickwillie2001The story on CNN should be what is not happening. Where are the business articles analyzing the reasons for CNN's decline? Where are the turnaround experts that are brought in to turn around failing companies? Where are the mass firings? Where's the turnaround plan? Why is CNN going quietly into the night?
I almost can't believe it...
October 27, 2009 - 12:09 ET by StarAZI almost can't believe it when the president starts looking back and forth, back and forth, and says don't tell me how fast to mop the mess and so on. So unpresidential. If he wants to be cool--this ship may have sunk--just brush off criticism like you so rudely brushed off Hillary, guy. You know--your signature hip hop move. What happened to THAT?
Say goodbye to your wet dreams...
October 27, 2009 - 13:17 ET by pcantidote...cause it is starting to look like Obama and Rahm could F those up too.
Enforce Term Limits if They Won't: Vote Against ALL Incumbents in 2010.